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Classes
Call the store (518-861-0038) to get more info or to sign up. We ask for payment prior to class to secure your spot. Most classes require a minimum of 3 students. If we do not have enough students sign up, we will refund your class fee or reschedule the class. In the event of class cancellation by The Spinning Room (due to snow or tsunami, etc.) your fee will be refunded. Some classes require a bit of "homework" beforehand, so make sure to check before coming to class. More details will be given upon registration. As always, you enjoy a 10% discount on materials for all classes.
Private Lesson OR Fixing Mistakes
Private lessons are available with several different teachers.
Tell us the time that works for you, during our regular business hours, and we will find the right teacher for you specific requirements.
Call or email the shop to discuss and reserve a lesson time - 518-861-0038 / info@spinningroom.net.
The cost for a 1 hour lesson is $20.
The cost for a 1/2 hour lesson is $12.
February Classes
Beginning Knitting This class is full, please ask for the waiting list
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WHEN: Thursdays, February 6, 13 & 27 6 - 8pm
INSTRUCTOR: Robin Barbera FEE: $45 Learn to knit for the first time or dust off your skills from years ago. We will cast on, knit, purl and bind off. Class discussion will also include types of yarn, reading a pattern and fixing those pesky inevitable mistakes. Class project will include but are not limited to cotton dishcloths. Every effort will be made to accommodate the interests of the students. MATERIALS: Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn and size 7 or 8 or 9, 10” straight. Can be determined and purchased at the first class. Please come a little early, in case of yarn selections to be made or yarn needs to be wound. HOMEWORK: Gather supplies for class. |
Skiff Hat
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WHEN: Tuesdays, February 11 & 25 6 - 8 pm
INSTRUCTOR: Rachael Barrantes FEE: $30 This cabled hat is pure joy to knit and works up quickly as either a fitted beanie or a double-brimmed watch cap. Above the ribbed brim, diamond knots filled with double seed stitch link elbows between simple cables that meet at the crown. Add a pompom for a youthful, slouchy effect. Student should have experience knitting in the round. MATERIALS: Yarn: 200-270 yds worsted weight yarn. Needles: 16: circular ~ tip size will vary based on which option student chooses, brim or no brim. Pattern: Skiff Hat, by Jared Flood, available on Ravelry, or from the shop. HOMEWORK: Print pattern and select yarn, needles. Skills covered: Discussion of hat sizing, tubular cast on, cabling and reading a pattern, shaping the crown, pom-pom demonstration. |
Crochet 101 This class is full, please ask for the waiting list
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WHEN: Sundays, February 16 & March 1 12:30 - 2:30 pm
INSTRUCTOR: Walter Fosdick FEE: $40 Learn the basic skills of Crochet, various stitches, hook sizes and yarns. The first session will cover basics and we will start a project (V-Stitch Infinity Scarf), and finishing topics discussed in the 2nd class. MATERIALS: Worsted weight yarn, H Crochet hook, scissors. Pattern included with class. HOMEWORK: Gather supplies for class. Skills covered: How to start (Chain stitch), single crochet and V- Stitch, Finishing and weaving in ends. No experience necessary. |
Thrummed Mittens with Roving
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WHEN: Saturdays, February 22 & 29 10:30 -12:30 pm
INSTRUCTOR: Erika Adams FEE: $35 Thrummed Mittens give a whole new meaning to the phrase soft and warm. You're making a sheepskin for the inside of your mitten using roving that is knit into the pattern creating little hearts throughout. You will be working in the round with Double Point Needles from the cuff up to to the tip of the mitten. Students should have experience making mittens or fingerless mitts using DPNs. MATERIALS: Yarn: Light worsted (Cascade 220 works well), 2 oz of roving to provide a contrast to the yarn. Pattern: Thrummed Mittens by Carole Schumann, provided in class and included with class fee. Needles: Size 5 & 6 DPNs & stitch markers HOMEWORK: Using #5 DPNs and worsted weight yarn, cast on 36 stitches and work a 3" cuff in k2, p2 ribbing. SKILL LEVEL: Students should have some experience making mittens or fingerless mitts using DPNs. |
Snowflake Headband (Fair Isle Headband)
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WHEN: Saturday, February 22, 1 - 3 pm
INSTRUCTOR: Robena DeMatteo FEE: $20 This little headband is a great way to learn two color knitting with one color in each hand. The snowflake pattern will work well for women or men. You will also build your circular knitting skills. MATERIALS: Yarn: 50 yards each of 2 colors of worsted weight yarn. The shop sample was knitted in Cascade 220 worsted weight. Pattern: Fair Isle Headband by Jane Stringer is a free pattern on Ravelry. Needles: Size 6 -16” circular needles (or size to get gauge); stitch markers. HOMEWORK: Cast on 140 or 126 stitches depending on size you are knitting. Follow pattern to Row 4. This allows you to set up to the colorwork. Please check your gauge to assure a good fit & adjust needle size if needed. SKILL LEVEL: Students should have some experience knitting on a circular needle. |
Baa-ble Hat
© Donna Smith
SKILL LEVEL: Students must be comfortable with knit & purl stitch and know how to work a M1 "make one". Stop in the shop if you need help with this stitch beforehand, or we can direct you to an online resource. |
WHEN: Sundays, February 23 &, 12:30 - 2:30 pm
March 8 INSTRUCTOR: Rachael Barrantes FEE: $35 A fun and cute, Cute, CUTE color work hat with SHEEP! An excellent class to learn color work – knitting with two colors in the same round. You will learn how to hold one color in each hand or work with the two colors using one hand, and trapping the yarn to prevent long “floats”. MATERIALS: Yarn: 120 yards main color (brim), approx 70 yds each of 3 other colors. Pattern: Baa-Ble Hat is available on Ravelry or purchase through the shop Needles: Size 16" circular, size 6 & 7, stitch marker(s). HOMEWORK: With size 6 needle, and color A, cast on 96 stitches. Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist your stitches. Place marker and work k2, p2 rib for 25 rows. Next Row: *k2, p2, M1* repeat between stars to the end of the round (you will have increased 24 stitches and will now have a total of 120 stitches on your needle). Switch to size 7 needle and knit one round (which is the first round of the chart). We will take in from there in class to learn how to work with two colors in the same round. |
Ladder Back Jacquard This class is full, another class available on March 11
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Full! Saturday, February 29, 1 - 3:30 pm INSTRUCTOR: Lisa Bates FEE: $30 Learn a different way to work color stranded projects. This technique is especially useful in pattern designs with areas of longer (more than 5 stitch) floats. You do not trap the floats by twisting the colors around each other. Instead, create temporary areas of double knit sections with the not-in-use color. Once you know the technique, it can be applied to any stranded colorwork pattern. Another name for this technique is Invisble Stranding. MATERIALS: Yarn: 100 yards each of 2 colors of worsted weight yarn. Pattern: Grapevine Hat is a free pattern on Ravelry (144 st in hat body), or use Lisa's modification for 112 stitches. Chart available at the shop. Needles: Size 4 & 6 & light worsted weight yarn (~100 yds) 16” stitch markers. The larger size is suitable for fingering or sport weight yarn. HOMEWORK: Decide on which size to make. For smaller size, cast on 112 (128), and work chart up through row 8 of chart. For larger size, follow pattern directions. SKILL LEVEL: Students should have previous color stranding experience, working in the round. |
March Classes
Wish me Luck Shawl
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WHEN: Wednesday, March 4, 6pm-8pm
INSTRUCTOR: Walter Fosdick FEE: $20 The Wish Me Luck Shawl is a beginner-friendly crochet shamrock shawl pattern. It has a border made out of little crochet shamrocks but another border can be added. Whether you are looking for something green and festive to crochet for St. Patrick’s Day, or a special gift for friends who can use some luck, this is the perfect pattern for you. MATERIALS: Yarn: 960-1034 yds Fingering Weight yarn and 100 grams of scrap yarn, the shop sample was crochet with 3 skeins of Happy Feet. Hook: size E and G crochet hooks. Pattern: Wish me Luck Shawl from Wilma Westenberg is available on Ravelry or purchase through the shop. HOMEWORK: Chain 48, slip stitch in 3 chain from hook and double crochet in each chain, you will have 45 double crochet do not finish off. We will use it to practice the border. SKILL LEVEL: Students should have some crochet experience. |
Crazed Scandanavian Cowl This class is full, please ask for the waiting list
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WHEN: Saturday, March 7 & 28, 10:30 - 12:30 pm
INSTRUCTOR: Robena DeMatteo FEE: $40 This cowl is worked as a long tube: it starts with a provisional cast-on and is worked in the round in two-color stranded stockinette then the live stitches at the end are grafted to the live stitches released from the provisional cast-on. This is a pattern that can be made can be made shorter if desired while still getting the same look. Robena will address this. MATERIALS: Yarn: 900 yards each of 2 colors of fingering weight yarn. The shop sample was knitted in Cascade 220 fingering weight. If doing a smaller size, buy enough for the larger one, only wind one skein of each color & if purchased at The Spinning Room, we will accept a return on any yarn not open or wound. Pattern: Crazed Scandanavian Cowl by Wendy D. Johnson is available on Ravelry or purchase through the shop. Needles: Size 3 -24” circular needles, stitch markers, scrap yarn, G crochet hook for provisional cast on. HOMEWORK: Gather supplies for class. SKILL LEVEL: Students should have some experience knitting in the round and some colorwork. |
Ten Stitch Twist NEW CLASS
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WHEN: Tuesday, March 10, 10am-1pm
INSTRUCTOR: Robin Barbera FEE: $20 Does a 10 stitch row sound like fun? Here’s a project for you. This garter stitch spiral is worked on only ten stitches with virtually no sewing up. It’s shaped with short rows and any yarn and needles can be used. It can become a blanket, a placement, coaster or in a cotton yarn a nice bath mat. The yarn choices are endless. The goal for the 3 hour class is to complete the beginning circle and spiral out to 10 stitches. Only the wrap and turn short row method and simple join will be used MATERIALS: Yarn: Your choice of fiber & weight. Robin's afghan model was done in 8 colorways of Gina. Needles: 2 5” double pointed needles (sample used size 8). Pattern: 10 Stich Twist, free pattern on Ravelry. To see Robin's project click here. HOMEWORK: Print pattern and select yarn. SKILL LEVEL: Students should have some experience knitting with double pointed needles. |
Building Blocks This class is full, we are taking names for the waiting list.
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WHEN: Tuesdays, March 10 & 31,
Apr. 21, May 12, June 2 & 30 (finishing) 6-8pm INSTRUCTOR: Kathy Loegering FEE: $70 Are you tired of practicing only knit and purl stitches? Have you seen the new blanket at the shop for Building Blocks? It is done in fall colors completing one square at a time. Join us to work on skill building through the Building Blocks Learn to Knit Series. Learn a new skill or stitch with each square and complete this crib size blanket. MATERIALS: Pattern: You will need to purchase Building Blocks booklet by Michelle Hunter available at the shop. Worth the expense with valuable information Yarn: DK, worsted OR chunky yarn, (you will need approximately 10-12 skeins) Needles: circular or straight; compatible with your yarn, knitting accessories HOMEWORK: Read the beginning parts of the pattern. SKILL LEVEL: This class is perfect for beginner and those who want to improve their knitting skills. |
Ladder Back Jacquard
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WHEN: Wednesday, March 11, 3 - 5:30 pm
INSTRUCTOR: Lisa Bates FEE: $30 Learn a different way to work color stranded projects. This technique is especially useful in pattern designs with areas of longer (more than 5 stitch) floats. You do not trap the floats by twisting the colors around each other. Instead, create temporary areas of double knit sections with the not-in-use color. Once you know the technique, it can be applied to any stranded colorwork pattern. Another name for this technique is Invisble Stranding. MATERIALS: Yarn: 100 yards each of 2 colors of worsted weight yarn. Pattern: Grapevine Hat is a free pattern on Ravelry (144 st in hat body), or use Lisa's modification for 112 stitches. Chart available at the shop. Needles: Size 4 & 6 & light worsted weight yarn (~100 yds) 16” stitch markers. The larger size is suitable for fingering or sport weight yarn. HOMEWORK: Decide on which size to make. For smaller size, cast on 112 (128), and work chart up through row 8 of chart. For larger size, follow pattern directions. SKILL LEVEL: Students should have previous color stranding experience, working in the round. |
Building with Lace This class is full, we are taking names for the waiting list.
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WHEN: Wednesdays, March 11, 6 - 8 pm
April 8, May 13 INSTRUCTOR: Joan Shirikian FEE: $70 Do you want to expand on your knitting skills? Are you ready to venture into lace work? Working over an extended time frame you will learn several new skills and sharpen others at a relaxed pace and make a beautiful afghan. MATERIALS: Pattern: Building with Lace Booklet available at the shop. Yarn: @ 1260 yards (460g) yarn to give gauge 22 sts & 29 rows =4” x 4” on US #6 needles. Sample used Cascade Roslyn( book suggests Rylie, which the shop has), Waste yarn in 2 colors; Needles to obtain gauge (recommend 24” circulars); Crochet hook approx. 4mm for cast on; Removable stitch markers. (Beads optional, will be discussed) SKILL LEVEL: Must be comfortable with both the knit and the purl stitch prior to class. |
Self Fringed Scarf
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WHEN: Saturday, March 14, 1-3pm
INSTRUCTOR: Kathy Loegering FEE: $25 Here is a unique scarf that is easy to make and creates its’ own fringe. Can be worn over or under a coat, a jacket and even just on a dress. Yarn weights from fingering to worsted can be used in a variety of fiber contents. If you can knit, you can make this quick project. MATERIALS: Yarn: 250 yds DK wt yarn, 350 yds fingering wt. yarn or 363 yds of worsted wt. yarn. Needles: US #7/ 24” circ. needles or straight needles for worsted & dk and US#6 for Fingering Weight yarn. The Sample knit in worsted with 2 skeins of Simplinatural by Hikoo. Pattern: Simple Self Fringing Scarf by Erika Adams; can only be purchased at The Spinning Room for $4. HOMEWORK: None SKILL LEVEL: Must be comfortable with the knit stitch prior to class. |
Hattu Socks
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WHEN: Sundays, March 15, 12:30 - 3:30 pm
AND March 22, 12:30 - 2:30 pm INSTRUCTOR: Heike Geisler FEE: $35 Do you want to knit a well fitting sock without fighting holes around the heel flap? Then Hattu is the pattern for you. The sock is kitted top down and the combination of vertical and horizontal lines guarantees an enjoyable knit and will get you a pair of socks with a snug and comfortable fit. MATERIALS: Yarn: 1 skein of fingering sock yarn. The shop sample was knit with 1/2 skein of Gedifra. Needles: US #2 DPNs OR 40” US#2 circular needle (if you prefer the Magic Loop method). Stitch markers of different colors. Pattern: The pattern Hattu can be purchased on Ravelry or through the shop. HOMEWORK: Cast on 60 stitches. Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist. Place the marker at the end of the round. Work 45 rounds in [k2, p2]. SKILL LEVEL: Students MUST be comfortable knitting in the round. |
Building Block 3 This class is full, please ask for the waiting list
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WHEN: Tuesdays, March 17, Apr. 7,
May 5, June 9, July 7, Aug.11. Sept.8, Oct. 6, Nov.3, Dec.1 6-8pm INSTRUCTOR: Kathy Loegering FEE: $70 Are you tired of practicing only knit and purl stitches? Have you seen the new blanket at the shop for Building Blocks? It is done in fall colors completing one square at a time. Join us to work on skill building through the Building Blocks Learn to Knit Series. Learn a new skill or stitch with each square and complete this crib size blanket. MATERIALS: Pattern: You will need to purchase Building Blocks booklet by Michelle Hunter available at the shop. Worth the expense with valuable information Yarn: DK, worsted OR chunky yarn, (you will need approximately 10-12 skeins). Needles: circular or straight; compatible with your yarn, knitting accessories HOMEWORK: Read the beginning parts of the pattern. SKILL LEVEL: This class is perfect for beginner and those who want to improve their knitting skills. |
Needle Felted Easter/Spring Eggs
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WHEN: Saturday, March 21, 10:30-12:30
INSTRUCTOR: Yvette Terplak FEE: $15 + $5 material fee (paid to teacher at class) A fun class to create some lovely decorative eggs for Easter/Spring. You will learn needle felting over a form and how to use needle felting to embellish other fibers. MATERIALS: Provided by Teacher HOMEWORK: None SKILL LEVEL: This class is perfect for beginner. No experience necessary. |
Wingspan
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WHEN: Saturday, March 21, 10:30-12:30
INSTRUCTOR: Robena DeMatte FEE: $30 This design is deceptively simple, knitted in one piece, shaped by short rows and completely in garter stitch. It works up very quickly. The basis is a series of triangles knitted on to each other but staggered by a set number of stitches (which are cast on again at the beginning of each new triangle.)There are instructions to adapt the design to any yarn and to adjust the size. MATERIALS: Yarn: 450 yds. fingering weight yarn; more yardage if making a larger shawl. Pattern: The pattern Wingspan by maylin Tri'Coterie Designs is available on Ravelry or purchase through the shop. Needles: size 4- 24” circular needle; stitch markers; notebook and pencil for notes. HOMEWORK: Get pattern and yarn before the day of the class. SKILL LEVEL: Must be comfortable with the knit stitch prior to class. |
Coastal Highway
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WHEN: Thursdays, March 26, April 9 & 23 6 - 8 pm
INSTRUCTOR: Heike Geisler FEE: $40 An enjoyable and exciting knit. ‘ The wrap begins as a triangular shawl, working its way outward until you reach the proper stitch count. From there, simple slip-stitch mosaic patterning gradually introduces pops of color. Predictable diamond lace highlights the beauty of each new color, while carefree garter stitch is worked between patterning to get to the next colorful change in scenery.’ MATERIALS: Yarn: Approximately 133 yards each of the 6 Contrast Colors and 660 yards of the Main Color in fingering weight yarn. Pattern: The pattern Coastal Highway can be purchased on Ravelry or through the shop. Needles: 32”US #6 circular needle. Stitch markers of different colors. HOMEWORK: Get pattern and yarn before the day of the class. SKILL LEVEL: Students MUST be comfortable knitting and purling. Some lace experience is helpful. |
Cloudbank
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WHEN: Saturday, March 28, 1 - 3 pm
INSTRUCTOR: Liz Cassidy FEE: $25 A nice, squishy cowl that knits up quickly. Looking to learn about provisional cast on, cables and German short rows? This is the class for you. MATERIALS: Yarn: 180 yards bulky yarn. Pattern: The pattern Cloudbank by Laura Aylor is available on Ravelry or purchase through the shop. Needles: size 10 needle (straight or circular); cable needle; size G,H or I crochet hook for provisional cast on. HOMEWORK: Get pattern and yarn before the day of the class. SKILL LEVEL: Must be comfortable with the knit and purl stitch prior to class. |
April Classes
Intro to Rigid Heddle Weaving
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WHEN: Sundays, April 5 , 10am-3pm
& April 19, 12-3pm INSTRUCTOR: Karen Gardner FEE: $70 class + 15 loom rent Do you love the look of woven fabric? Is your yarn stash out of control? Learn to weave on a rigid heddle loom and you can whittle away that stash while creating lovely scarves, towels, and more. This class will teach you the basics of rigid heddle weaving, including determining yarn amounts, direct warping, and producing a balanced weave. You will weave a scarf using a loom provided by The Spinning Room. No experience necessary, but if you have your own rigid heddle loom, you are welcome to bring it and get to know it better. MATERIALS: You will need to bring: 150 yards each of 2 different color wool or wool-blend worsted weight yarn (Encore is recommended). Also to add some sparkle or texture you may bring a bit of other “fancy” yarn from your stash. Also: brown paper (grocery type) bags, (or brown craft paper), scissors, pencil, paper for notes, measuring and other “knitting tools you might have. HOMEWORK: None SKILL LEVEL: No experience necessary. |
Swirl Scarf
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WHEN: Saturday, April 18, 10:30-12:30
INSTRUCTOR: Robena DeMatte FEE: $30 This scarf is knit out of swirling lace hexagons, knit in the round, and joined as you go, so there's no sewing. The results for this project are just spectacular! In this class the following skills will be covert: working with DPN’s, reading pattern; yarn overs and their placement; picking up stitches and casting on to create the next hexagon. MATERIALS: Yarn: 660 yds Fingering weight yarn. Pattern: Swirl Scarf can be purchased on Ravelry or at The Spinning Room. Needles: size 5 double point needles (pattern calls for size 6 needle, be prepared to go down a size); stitch markers; notebook and pencil for notes. HOMEWORK: Get pattern and yarn before the day of the class. SKILL LEVEL: Students should have previous experience working in the round with double pointed needles. |